- The list below includes 291 free or cheap things to do in or near Golden, Colorado, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Hiking Trails and Breweries.
- From Golden Gate Canyon State Park to Lookout Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Golden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Littleton, Boulder, Idaho Springs and Denver.
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15.2 Miles
82%
22 votes
2350 Riverside Drive, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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At Highside Adventure Tours, visitors can trek the rapids of Clear Creek. The tour guide is helpful at navigating the waters and providing training to beginners in the group. They also have a zipline course for visitors.
15.3 Miles
Blue Lantern Ghost Tours offers 'haunted' tours of lower downtown Denver and of Central City, two locations it describes as among the most haunted in America. The tours travel through various creepy locations, many of them underground.
15.3 Miles
The Thornton Veterans Memorial is a community project that honors veterans from all branches of the military. The memorial features benches for all branches of the military as part of a 5 sided obelisk.
15.3 Miles
20%
5 votes
13th & Sheridan Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020
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At Broomfield County Commons Dog Park, dogs of all ages can run and play freely with one another, getting much-needed exercise and having fun in the great outdoors. There are separate areas for small dogs and large dogs.
15.4 Miles
Heritage Visitors Center features an informative museum full of unique exhibits of Idaho Springs' mining history, early life, and the important role it played in establishing not only Idaho Springs but the state of Colorado itself.
15.5 Miles
Besides its wide range of themed exhibits such as those categorized under gold rush and space exploration, the main feature at Littleton Historical Museum are the two 18th-century historical farms complete with farm cattle, log cabins, barns and volunteers dressed in period costumes.
15.6 Miles
77%
13 votes
Sheridan Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020
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The Broomfield County Open Spaces offers access to both biking and hiking trails. The site, which also features playing fields for football and soccer, is suitable for a family excursion.
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Bear Peak Trail
National Center for Atmospheric Research, 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305
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Bear Peak Trail is a 7 mile trail, which if taken to the top of the peak yields an elevation gain of 6,080 to 8,461 ft. The hike is difficult with an estimated time of 5 to 7 hours.
15.6 Miles
44%
16 votes
8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128
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Featuring 2.5 miles of trails through the scenic local area, the Denver Botanic Gardens provide guests with a memorable visiting experience. The trails are popular among birdwatchers and other nature enthusiasts.
15.6 Miles
Mt. Evans Wilderness contains rare high altitude arctic tundra, spruce-lodgepole pine forests and bristlecone pines in high altitude locations. Patrons can hike or walk the wilderness and experience granite cirques, several small lakes and scenic views.